Thought this would be an interesting discussion. I've read and heard recently that it is advised to wear gloves when cleaning your aquarium due to the fishy bacteria in the water. I know there are certian diseases we can get from fish, but how likely is this and should we be wearing gloves? Curious to hear everyones thoughts on this subject. As of now I have never worn them. Anyone and everyone...whats your thoughts? ~Nancy~

No, never did. My research at work involves daily manipulation of nasty/deadly things like Lead, Arsenic, Telurium, Osmium, acids, bases, solvents, carcinogens, spontaneously combusting materials, not to mention novel materials we don't even know the hazards of, plus X-Rays, Electron and Neutron Beams, high voltages and currents...THAT'S when I wear gloves. Under this perspective, fiddling with my aquarium is one of the safest and healthiest activities in my life _________________Success with a fish/tank is measured in YEARS, not months or weeks...